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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1929

Page

7

Catalina Open tournament heads into weekend action at Avalon

Universal Service reports the second annual Catalina Open at Avalon with 66 players entered and 105 hopefuls. Prize money grows to 21000 with an 18 hole format. Notable entrants include Horton Smith Johnny Farrell and many golf stars from Los Angeles and across the state.

Universal Service Tos Angeles Maper Southern California Avalon Town Olf Kidd Witra-Midern Quaste Ie William Wrigley Econd Caliente Mast Never Los Angeles Emith Horton Smith Joplin Smith Walter Hoazen Leo Diecel P. G. A. Crows Johnny Farrell Hercy Cooper Walter Hagen Florion Smith Charlie Guest Hear Gilci Jobo Golden Wild Bill Bebbers al and Abe Espiunen Billy Rourke Ed Dudley Ion Durlal Fred Morrison Joe Kirkwood Larry Nabholtz Frank Roda Harold Sempwon Dan Sanesier Lewis Scott Arthur Clarkson F.C. Stecene Tom Berens Joe Tarness Frank Walen al Watrous Dani Williams Fat Coleman Craig Wood

Another race meet planned after Sandos' autos at Exposition grounds

Enthusiastic Cedar Rapids fans raised a purse to stage another race program at the Exposition grounds. Cha Schrader led the dirt track championship efforts with a 1 1/2 lap feature win in 8 10.8, while Tex Edmonds of Houston captured the consolation and placed in the heats. Barringer, Adams, and Schrader staged a tight duel with several lead changes and minor incidents but no injuries reported.

Sandos Exposition Grounds Cha Schrader Cedar Rapids Iowa Schrader Hoe Ward Adams George Barringer Adams Barringer Sundas Fang Cara Rex Edasady Musso Art Challender Edonds Tex Edmonds Houston Geelap Gus Schrader Howard Adams Rey Edmonds Howard Alems Rez Edmanda Sater Iet Maynard Clark Cecil Cheaturs Ian Schrader George Tattinger Hex Edmonda Rex Filmonda Joe Russo Frank Sande Gue Schrader

Iowa Poem Recited On Big Nine Conference Origin

Iowa City report notes Laver, director at the University of Towra, delivering verse on the Big Nine origin tale amid student gatherings. The piece references college athletics and a campus audience, with hints of poetry and ceremony surrounding the conference history.

Iowa City Nir Ft. Uf Laver University of Towra Lows

Iowans Apologize to Nobody Over Conference Gold

The University of Iowa faces a damaged relation with the Western Conference after a failed bid for reentry and disagreements over athletic policy. Officials, alumni, and students weigh plans for national competition as the athletic board meets to outline policy. The faculty committee cites gate receipts and stadium size as factors. Iowa vows to maintain integrity and independence in athletics.

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Montreal Meréons Rally to Lead Week in NHL Action

In a chaotic recap from New York, Montreal Meréons fought through inconsistent play to secure a second place in the International group standings. The piece notes a perfect week with three wins, including last night, as teams like Chicago and New Haven posted scores in a crowded week of league play.

New York Montreal Meréons National Hockey League Yeton

Rocky Mount Stars Prepare For Regional Football Showdown

Twenty two players from Rocky Mount region are lined up for a high stakes football game against a North Central conference rival. Local star Demendeor leads an all star squad as announcements hint at strong lineups and regional interest.

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Georgetown college names Little as new coach

In New York Dee Little, now at Georgetown, was named as the new head coach at Calumba University. He will replace Charley Crowley who resigned, signing a three year contract to lead the team.

New York Dee Low Little Georgetown Kran Forthal Calumba University Little Charley Crowley Will Gige

Oregon Team Begins Long Trip Homeward

Oregon travels back from a Florida stop after a mixed outing against Miami Reach and Florida A. Cale coach changes and injuries are noted as the squad regrouped at the midway point of a long journey home.

Oregon Miami Reach

Packers Pro Grid Champions Triumph in Close Final

Green Bay Packers secure pro grid championship with a hard fought victory in a tense final. Despite unclear OCR fragments, the team edged opponents 25 to 22 delivering a second consecutive title for Green Bay.

Green Bay Packers

Touchdown Makers and Scoring Leaders Across Conferences

Fragmented OCR summary lists players and points across multiple conferences. Mentions Gene Milly Iay Pernesset and Mebser dalred Gre with a touchdown surge, notes total of 149 points, and references leaders in Big Six and other conferences with scattered, unclear names.

Wiegest Gene Milly Pernesset Manem Serene Tare Mebser Dalred Gre Tourlile al Tiger Dover South Carolina Juss Clack Hinkle Bucknell Towler Counfer Tress Northwestern Roany! Pharmer Minnesota Big Six—Young Nebraska

Major Leagues Debate Shorter Schedule in New York

Major league magnates and chairmen meet in midtown New York to discuss a shorter season and potential changes. The talks cover reducing the summer schedule, impact on fall games, and which weeks would be trimmed, with plans to vote in September and align with the world series timing.

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Indian Officials Home From Big Swapping Bee

Indian officials return from a chaotic swap meet style event in Gale. The piece mentions various figures and place names, including Vite MY and Charros, with references to a Texan league context and a recent game involving Lee Western.

Tyee Gale Mare Gliye Rimil Jake Ageessun Sieitchers Lotte Simone Ilhorargy Home Lee

South African man nets 31 points in tight game

A South African player scored 31 points to power a decisive performance in a closely contested match. The standout’s scoring spree helped his team secure a hard fought victory, with key baskets in the late period defining the outcome.

Goose Creek Faces Edna in Houston Showdown

Goose Creek travels to Houston to clash with Edna in district play. The game marks a key matchup as Holston and Hee Ger Bavalor are noted players amid district two battles. Officials announced the timing as Saturday afternoon at the field, with district standings at stake.

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Eastern Clubs Off For Coast In Big Intersectional Tilt

Eastern football presses a final coastward campaign with Carnegie Tech and Pittsburgh leading the attack on the West. Carnegie meets Southern California in Los Angeles while Notre Dame and Stanford loom for late decisive showdowns. The season’s last major maneuvers promise a gridiron wrap with Pacific and Eastern powers clashing across the country.

Alan J. Gould A.B. Sports Weiler New York Carnegie Tittaburgh California Satinias Los Angeles Titteburgh Southern California Tech Crojans Moray Mest Foernisht Titty Panthers West Point Treak Choir Tiny Walloping Stanford Satandard Bennayleania Washington Oregon Merida

Negro Lines Wins Championship in Pittsburgh Area Meet

In a rough text fragment, Negro Lines defeats rivals at a Pittsburgh area event. Moore delivers a swift 10 minute or faster time, securing a decisive second place for his family.

Negro Lines Tee Moore Negra Afar Pitishurgh Vietarp

Boxing This Week's Fights Across Multiple Cities

A sweeping boxing schedule lists bouts in New York at Madison Square Garden and Chicago White City with many weight classes. Notable matchups include Frese versus Porat for heavyweights and Okun against Rosen in light heavyweight action, plus numerous 10 to 12 round bouts across Cleveland Louisville and more, featuring American and international fighters.

Ty AmuchMed Frese New York Madison Square Garden Phil Scott England Uitlo von Porat Norway Maxie Rosen- Lloum Yale Okun George Huffman Marty Gallagher Washington Paul Biani Argenling Jerry Javelec Bill During Eddie Steele Bogland Chicago White City Arene Charles Arthur Shires Exis Tvo Dan Daley Cleveland Boquillon France Ine Belmont Pittsburgh Los Angeles Goldie Hens Orean Park Denil Tayne Louineilla Lenox Kid Chocolate Cuba Dinky Silverberg Rouklyn Broadway Artna Young Zaxerina Jersey City Nalp Madixon Myuarearden Jiray McLarnin Angeles Stuby Goldstein Mhicaga Stadium Wad Pastor Teer Tod Ee Karl Mantra Cava Teatherweighta Rennie Ftein Maeller Blue Liar Canadara Testom Fnekields Tag Angélon Gorilla Jones Ake Ohin Mora Myniles

Schmidt Puts Seven Veterans Around 1930 Haruard Frog Team

Coach Francia Schmidt of Texas Christian University has seven veterans to build the 1930 Haruid Frog basketball squad. Capt. Roy Bury anchors the center position at 6 foot 2 and about 190 pounds with spring, while Flynn Chappel and Roberson share forward roles. Three guards Wallin Atkina Brumbelow join the veteran core, with Wallin returning as an all conference guard and the others projected to develop into steady contributors.

Worth Francia Schmidt Texan Christian University Flynn Chappel Roberson Schmidt Wallin Atkina Brumbelow Laat Atking

Ponies Capture Junior Title in City League Final

The Mustang Ponies defeated the Macy’s Fangs 12 to 4 at Garrett Field to win the City Junior football league championship. Girard opened scoring with a 9 yard run after solid blocking, followed by a fourth quarter score as the Ponies recovered a fumble on the Fangs 9 yard line. Hobbs plunged in for a late Fangs score.

Mustang Ponies Macy's Fangs Garrett Field Fangs Girard Panga Stuart Fumbe Hobbs Fischer ACER McDonald Tonies Tope P. Tedriguee Tarcelona Palacion

Barbera's Sports Defeat Normoyle In Friday Night Contest

Barbera Sporting Goats defeated Normoyle 22 to 14 at Normoyle Saturday night. Winners include Thoman and Wolf at forwards, B. Dillon and Wolf at guards, Palla Bounfield at centers, Wilcor and Myers at guards, with M. Dillon Ripple Davis Le Coke and Young among subs. Normoyle's lineup featured M. Trappe V. Flall Miller Smelling Phillipa Regger D Miller Hall and others.

Barbera Sporting Goats Company Bankerball Girls Carop Hall Treforee George O'Brien Acorara Rosaman Smiley Timer

Checkup Shows Receipts At Aggies Game Record

Toran Dec 4 final check of receipts for the Aggies versus Texas Jong fome game at College Station shows a total gate of 300000 the largest in the Langhorn-Reggie era at College Stadium. Expenditures for officials police grounds and other costs totaled 5110 049 resulting in a net of 6810949 to be divided between periods. Attendance reached 30000 but blanket admissions and many complimentary tickets reduced actual receipts. university bodies and Texas affiliates involved in the production noted the effect.

Toran ASQ Tosam Agzien Texas Jongfome W3le Ber Jamon Mailiven A. and M. College Torna Intel Binker Lunders Sliato Sullivan Sullivan Mero Texas

Hammond Okeh Promotes Return After Medical Setback

Hammond and Hammond return to action after a layoff with plans for a year ahead. Hammond remains under medical care and is not yet cleared to resume full duties. The upcoming card features Coleman and a main event headed by Fappan, Breveng, and others at the port venue.

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